A book talk is a short presentation about a book with the goal of convincing other people to read it. These will work for almost any book and are especially good when students are reading independent book selections. Trace middle school didnt have the worlds strictest dress code, but roy was pretty sure that some sort of footwear was required. Here are, in my opinion, ten of the best creative book report ideas. I also hold back a few copies for the later hours so they have a chance at the books, too.
How to do book clubs in the middle school classroom. Popular middle school booktalks books showing 150 of 215 nimona kindle edition by. Several years ago, some of my students decided to make booktalk videos in the style of the reading rainbow booktalks. Cuba middle school, cuba, mo mary lewandoski, 6th8th grade environmental science. Lately, i am realizing that i am reading more middle school books.
This is the template i use when planning a book talk not sure where it originated, but a book talk is a great, structured culminating activity component for an independent reading assignment. Hoot project 7th grade by capistrano virtual on prezi. Students draw inspiration to discuss, research, and write about important issues from carl hiassens book hoot. Nov 18, 20 this is a quick book summary and analysis of hoot by carl hiaasen. What writing techniques does the author employee to get humor across to readers. But on this day, a monday roy would never forget, dana matherson grabbed roys head from behind and pressed his thumbs into roys. Hoot is a 2002 mysterysuspense novel, recommended for ages 912, by carl hiaasen. A quick web search will reveal that there are many ideas out there for creative book reports, but they are not all good ideas. Fresh ideas for creative book reports education world. This months book club selection is an environmental adventure story that shows kids the power of standing up for what you believe in. Plus, students can create a personalized letter about a cause they care about. Hoot is a clever and funny story about standing up for yourself and for what you believe in.
Talk to the class about your book by saying a little about the author, explain who the characters are and explain enough about the beginning of the story so that everyone will understand what they are about to read. How many middle school readers have you seen who look as engaged as the children in this picture. Blogger mary blows middle school students tweaked the booktalk format to create talk showstyle videos about their favorite books. Book talk assignment and rubric orlando science middle. Middle school books elementary school library school library lessons middle school libraries teaching time teaching reading teaching ideas classroom language teaching language arts i like how clear these directions are to help students pick the right book for a book talk. This months book pick is a fastpaced environmental adventure with a strong protagonist. Imagine that you are conducting a tour of the town. I love hearing ideas that make all of our lives easier. Choose any topic from your book and write a 12 page research report on it.
This is a quick book summary and analysis of hoot by carl hiaasen. Spice up those old book reports with some new, creative ideas. Arts sanborn central school forestburg, sd middle school book reports this quarter you will prepare and present to your class a book report project about an ar book you have read. Booktalks, book trailers, and book teasers scholastic. Use these 15 discussion questions to talk about the plot and themes in hoot by carl hiaasen. What is a book talk your guide to making them work in. This assignment has worked very well with high school students and can be modified for middle school students or for a different genre of reading. Hes getting a beatdown from the school bully never fun when, face smashed up against the glass, he notices a strange boy running. Students read a nonfiction book, describe it briefly, then answer the audiences questions about it. Hoot book project student crafts, novel activities.
Roy cares deeply about his parents, and frequently thinks about how his actions will affect them. Analysis and discussion of characters in carl hiaasens hoot. This lesson will provide you with several activities you can use to engage your students in reading and deepen their understanding of. I also like the book for its attempt to raise childrens awareness for the environment, as well as its attempt to encourage children to stand up for their beliefs and do what is right. Independent, courageous, funny, logical, and kindhearted, roy is the main character in the book. On the day of your talk, you may bring note cards, your script, or anything else you may need in order to give your talk. See more ideas about hoot book, owl crafts and owl treats. And, its more persuasive than expositorythink sales and marketing. I would not have gotten student buy in if i had not had an honest conversation with them beforehand. Word association is a great way to explore vocabulary and new ideas. Make a tape describing the places you show people on the tour. The object of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending.
I fell in love with the main character emoni, a girl who got pregnant her freshman year and has had to make tough decisions throughout her high school experience while caring for a child. Dec 27, 20 how many middle school readers have you seen who look as engaged as the children in this picture. Education world presents 25 ideas for you to use or adapt. They needed a chance to vent all of their frustrations with book clubs in order to see how this time around they might be different. This is the rare time when the movie book trailer is better than the book. I guess it comes with the territory of teaching middle school students. Although it is an quick read, the topic it touches on means alot to me. With middle school students, the booktalk can be an effective tool to hook reluctant readers and is an important component of independent reading time andor a readers workshop. Showing them the book trailer is a nice way to make reading a fun experience, validate their ways of reading, and model a new book talk method. No shoes, no backpack, no booksstrange, indeed, on a school day. Three middleschoolers take on greedy land developers and corrupt politicians in the mystery adventure hoot. Book talk assignment and rubric orlando science middle high. The beginning is exciting and raises many questions so that you easily read on. Share a passage with me that shows an emotion or a mood uses interesting or beautiful language you dont totally understand describes an important character contains the climax of the book reminds you of something in your own life.
In a unit about carl hiassens hoot, kids think about the word. Noelle stevenson shelved 2 times as middle school booktalks. He preferred to read comics and mystery books on the morning ride to trace middle. Based on carl hiaasens newbery honor book, hoot revolves around a montana boy who moves to florida and unearths a disturbing threat to a local population of endangered owls. If youre looking for engaging, crosscurricular, inquirybased activities and projects to support your class reading of carl hiaasens hoot, youve come to the right place.
Hoot is a young adult novel published in the early 2000s. The list is made up of 20 words from the book, each paired with a definition, page number, and corresponding sentence from the book. Jul 28, 2015 this is the template i use when planning a book talk not sure where it originated, but a book talk is a great, structured culminating activity component for an independent reading assignment. In a book talk, the goal is to engage the listeners and present a fun, exciting, and even suspenseful commercial for your book. You may be able to find descriptions of his or her home, school, favorite hangouts, etc. The fastpaced plot, humor, and strong protagonist of carl hiaasens hoot are sure to entertain and inspire tween readers. Do your students grumble every time you mention the words book reports.
In short, a booktalk is a brief oral discussion about a book where the purpose is to sell the book to other readers. Student read the book hoot then learn to organize their thoughts on key issues, do research, and communicate their ideas in a persuasive letter. Hiaasens childrens book debut, and although it appears targeted for the middle grade childrens crowd, i as an adult thoroughly enjoyed it. Ten great creative book report ideas minds in bloom.
If the true learning objective is to ignite a students passion for literature and provide an opportunity to demonstrate understanding through a variety of modalities, then maybe its time to move beyond the book report. Based on the bestselling novel by carl hiaasen published by knopf books for young readers, an imprint of random house childrens books. Hoot begins on a monday morning as roy eberhardt, a relatively new student at trace middle school in coconut cove, florida, is terrorized by a bully named dana matherson as they both ride the bus to school. A solution for this could be to create a book talk calendar where students can either sign up to present or you assign the dates. The setting takes place in florida, where new arrival roy makes two oddball friends and a bad enemy, and joins an effort to stop construction of a pancake house which would destroy a colony of burrowing owls who live on the site. Welcome to the latest installment of brightlys book club for kids. Book talk planning page by 3rd grades a hoot teachers. This is the packet that i distribute and use throughout the unit. Dana calls roy cowgirl, because roy and his family moved to florida from montana. Teachers pay teachers is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original educational materials.
Booktalks, book trailers, and book teasers by alycia zimmerman. For the first book talk, i use lane smiths its a book. Know your audience consider the interests of your audience choose a book with broad rather than narrow appeal select a book at the reading level of your audience. Book talk assignment and rubric grade 6, 7 and 8 your book talk assignment involves delivering a 5 minute book talk to the class about the novel you have read for independent reading. Is the ftce middle grades english 59 test difficult to take. I often try to booktalk an author so they have several to choose from. I remember reading it in middle school, and i liked it so much that i bought it. Based on carl hiaasens newbery honor book, hoot revolves around a montana boy who moves to florida and unearths. You may want to use a musical background for your tape. So what do book clubs in the middle school classroom need to be successful.
Her post explains their process in great detail, and can be adapted for any grade level. Try out this list to get your class started with the vocabulary present in hoot by carl hiaasen. I also share what i have been reading with my students. I must note though that i read this with my eleven year old and his enthusiasm was pretty contagious.
The boy might have been carrying sneakers in his backpack, if only hed been wearing a backpack. Having conversations about books with adults and children helps to keep me informed about whats new in the literary world. Include a one paragraph explanation as to how it applies to your book not in the paper itselfon your title page. Hoot activity guide summary, sciencewildlife activities, an interview with an owl informational text presented creatively. Students complete a variety of activities that revolve around the book hoot by carl hiaasen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Invite a school librarian to give a book talk that features books in the genre and then add these and other books to a classroom display. Roy is smart, adventurous, and a great problemsolver. Hoot resources lesson plan template and teaching resources. Hoot a variety of reading strategies to use with the novel, including an anticipation guide, a kwhl activity, and practice with vocabulary. Lesson planet hoot by carl hiaasen for teachers 5th 8th. Book talk planning page by 3rd grades a hoot teachers pay. He doesnt back down from a challenge, whether it comes in the form of a middle school bully or corrupt corporations.